Nurse Salt

Nurse Salt

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  1. Tech that tells everyone she's a nurse

    Nurse Salt replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    While I was in NS I met an RN who had been a practicing nurse in Germany for about 20 years. When she came to the US she had to go to nursing school again... She never specified what her duties were...

  2. Define Nursing in 3 words

    Nurse Salt replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    Butt wiper extraordinaire! hahaha! I just had to!!! But seriously... Compassionate healing

  3. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    Nurse Salt replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    In CA you are supposed to be able to produce it if asked... HR has a copy, but it is like your drivers license, even though the DMV (like HR) has a copy you still need to be able to show it... Maybe...

  4. Your Call Light is On Can I help YOU?

    Nurse Salt replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    i had a 42 year old completely physically and mentally capable male pt the other day who kept doing this "can you wipe off my tray, i spilled some water" several drops of water were on the tray that...

  5. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    Nurse Salt replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    Binkie, Mostly we were told if JACHO or the state comes in they may ask us to see it... Something for them to ding you for if nothing else is wrong, kinda like a

  6. Aesthetic nursing..questions?

    Nurse Salt replied to vIC_1117's topic in Aesthetics

    Healthyhere, any idea how much an aesthetic nurse makes in CA (SF Bay Area)? I always see part time/per diem positions listed on the

  7. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    Nurse Salt replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    As for carrying your license on you or not, I was told on one of my first days of orientation that our RN license is similar to our drivers license. If you are driving you need to have your DL on you...

  8. Your Call Light is On Can I help YOU?

    Nurse Salt replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Can you tuck me in?" I work on an ADULT

  9. New Grad Questions

    Nurse Salt replied to Peppers82's topic in General Nursing

    Don't waste your money on Kaplan, I found it useless. The only thing worth using was the online portion of the study questions and you can get similar ones MUCH cheaper than Kaplan is offering them...

  10. Samuel Merritt ABSN Intensity Questions

    Nurse Salt replied to scoobysnax's topic in California Nursing

    Jzzy88, I was offered my job in mid-May, just before graduation, I began in mid-July. I completely feel your frustrations! My class was extremely united so when admin pushed us, 45 of us pushed back,...

  11. Chabot ADN vs Samuel Merritt ABSN

    Nurse Salt replied to iluvmusak's topic in California Nursing

    If you accept the Kaiser loan be VERY sure you want to work for Kaiser for 3 years... Several of my classmates who received the loan felt limited and trapped when it came to applying for jobs. Also, I...

  12. Samuel Merritt ABSN Intensity Questions

    Nurse Salt replied to scoobysnax's topic in California Nursing

    It seems as if you have had some clinical instructors that are not pushing you! My advice, push yourself!!! I know nursing is not glamorous, but you do need to get a real feel for it. However, many of...

  13. how expensive is california? CAN A NURSE MANAGE WITH HER WAGE??

    Nurse Salt replied to curlysin's topic in California Nursing

    I dont know where you heard Cali has the lowest pay rates, but it simply isnt true! I have read on this forum of some new grad nurses being paid in the high teens and low 20s! I am a new grad and make...

  14. how expensive is california? CAN A NURSE MANAGE WITH HER WAGE??

    Nurse Salt replied to curlysin's topic in California Nursing

    This must not be up to date... With many local hospitals currently going through or recently settling union negotiations, my RN friends and I make between $44.50 and $56/hr. We work at several...

  15. bad Samuel Merritt College experience?

    Nurse Salt replied to amzyRN's topic in California Nursing

    I graduated last year from SMC's ABSN prog and FULLY know the frustration you are feeling!!! The best thing for you to do is relax, its not worth getting caught up in all the bu****it. Just remind...

  16. Travel nursing in San Francisco?

    Nurse Salt replied to mclovin's topic in California Nursing

    If you become a travel nurse you can always work in the outlying areas of SF, which would solve problems listed above. I work on the peninsula and many travelers work on my unit at this point, I know...

  17. Do Nurses STILL want to marry Doctors?

    Nurse Salt replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I went to nursing school with a girl who ended up admitting about half way through the program that she was only there to find a doctor to marry... Talk about a waste of a spot in an impacted...

  18. If you weren't a nurse what other job would you like to do?

    Nurse Salt replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be a cocktail waitress and this local family owned restaurant with a really funky 1960s/70s lounge. I worked there during nursing school. Its 5 mins from my house, right on the ocean, and the tips...

  19. When you overhear...

    Nurse Salt replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I was not in ANY way insinuating you do not educate your patients but merely stating that there is no such thing as too much education. Things like you described happen every day in my job, and each...

  20. All scrubs fit me odd...

    Nurse Salt replied to angelikdemonik's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Urbane scrubs are fantastic!!! I have always had a problem with scrubs being huge in the waist and tight in the knees (go figure!). When I found urbane I fell in love! Soft, comfortable, fit...

  21. What types of scrub bottoms do you prefer?

    Nurse Salt replied to TheCommuter's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Urbane scrubs

  22. When you overhear...

    Nurse Salt replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    If patients/family are asking questions to one another about what you are doing, take this as an opportunity to do some teaching. Patient education is the key to keeping them informed on what you are...

  23. My feet HURT.

    Nurse Salt replied to lainith's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Crocs are the best shoes EVER and are reasonably priced. I find Danskos too

  24. was I wrong

    Nurse Salt replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you are looking here for us to tell you what you did was OK, you might be having doubts about your actions... School is not a competition and I do believe classmates should use each other...

  25. to sleep or not to sleep???

    Nurse Salt replied to trmr's topic in General Nursing

    I always tell my patients "I will be checking on you periodically, but I will try not to wake you if I don't have to. Please don't hesitate to use your button or call out to me my desk is only about...